Epec SM8X Control Unit
EPEC SM8X 控制器 / EPEC SM8X CONTROL UNIT
Epec SM8X 是一款高性能控制器，专为非道路移动机械（NRMM）的分布式控制系统而设计。它满足功能性、生命周期成本优化以及在极端环境下可靠性能的最高要求，非常适合苛刻环境作业的非道路车辆应用。
这款新发布的产品属于今年早些时候推出的 Epec SL8X 和 Epec SC4X 的同一产品系列。本次发布的 Epec SM8X 控制器主要针对不需要功能安全认证的应用和机器控制系统，同时仍然提供与同系列产品相同的强大功能。通过这一扩展，客户可以更灵活地选择适合其系统的不同 I/O 规模的产品。
Epec SM8X 属于一个高度适应不同系统拓扑结构的平台，包括集中式和分布式架构。集中式系统的优势在于简化布线、降低硬件复杂性和简化维护，而分布式系统则提供更强的可扩展性和适应性，适用于复杂的系统配置。
Epec SM8X 控制器支持 CODESYS 3.5 编程，以及 Epec MultiTool Creator、Epec MultiTool Simulator、Epec MultiTool Diagnoser 和 Epec PLC 库。Epec 还为新产品提供全面的产品支持和培训，帮助客户更高效地采用这一新平台。
主要优势：
- 多样化编程：支持分布式系统，与机器控制系统无缝集成
- 先进通信：支持多种通信协议，实现快速可靠的数据交换，确保实时响应
- 坚固设计：可承受恶劣环境，拥有丰富的输入/输出端口，支持复杂配置
- 简化配置：兼容 Epec MultiTool 软件，便于配置、诊断和仿真，缩短设置时间
技术亮点：
- CODESYS 3.5 编程
- 颤振功能（Dither）
- 线束识别
- 更强的计算能力
- 更大的应用程序存储空间
集成说明
本次发布的 Epec SM8X 控制器专为无需功能安全认证的应用和机器控制系统设计。应用程序将按照功能安全指南进行编程，以确保系统的安全可靠运行。
此外，该版本不包含以太网连接、KL15 或 REF 功能。相比之下，Epec SL8X 控制器已提供这些能力，包括功能安全认证、以太网接口，以及 KL15 和 REF 特性。
加速上市时间：
Epec 提供一系列预认证的安全库和软件工具，以优化机器开发流程，帮助客户更快、更高效地将产品推向市场。
SM8X 致力于提供高性能、可靠性和灵活性，是工业应用中高级控制系统的理想解决方案。
虚拟开发工具：
为了加快开发并在无需物理硬件的情况下进行设计，SM8X 在 Epec MultiTool Simulator 中提供了虚拟的 CODESYS 可编程单元。MultiTool Simulator 简化了开发流程，降低原型成本，并实现更快速和自动化的测试迭代。
网络安全：
- Epec 通过了 ISO/IEC 27001 认证，确保符合国际信息安全标准。
- 客户可以利用 Epec 的控制系统和软件开发服务，在其中将网络安全作为关键要素加以考虑。
Epec SM8X control unit is a high-performance controller designed for distributed control systems in off-highway machines. It meets the highest requirements for functionality, lifecycle cost optimization, and robust performance in extreme environments making it ideal for demanding applications in off-highway machines and non-road vehicles.
The newly released product is part of the same family as the Epec SL8X and Epec SC4X control units introduced earlier this year. This release of the Epec SM8X control unit is targeted for applications and machine control systems without functional safety certification requirements, while still providing the same great functionalities as its family products. With this addition, customers gain the freedom to choose products with suitable and variable I/O sized products for their systems.
Epec SM8X is part of a platform that is highly adaptable to different system topologies, including both centralized and distributed architectures. Centralized systems offer the benefit of simplified wiring, reduced hardware complexity, and streamlined maintenance, while distributed systems provide greater scalability and adaptability for complex setups.
Epec SM8X control unit is supported with CODESYS 3.5 programming, Epec MultiTool Creator, Epec MultiTool Simulator, Epec MultiTool Diagnoser and Epec PLC libraries. Epec also offers truly comprehensive product support and training for the new products to help customers adopt the new platform more efficiently.
Key Benefits:
- Versatile Programming: Distributed systems, offering seamless integration with machine control systems.
- Advanced Communication: Enables fast and reliable data exchange with support for various communication protocols, ensuring real-time responsiveness.
- Durable Design: Built to endure harsh environments, with extensive input/output options to support complex configurations.
- Simplified Configuration: Compatible with Epec MultiTool software for easy configuration, diagnostics, and simulation, reducing setup time.
- Technical feature highlights:
- CODESYS 3.5 programming
- Dither functionality
- Wiring harness identification
- Higher calculation power
- More customer application memory
Integration Notes
This release of the Epec SM8X control unit is targeted for applications and machine control systems without functional safety certification requirements. Applications will be programmed according to functional safety guidelines to ensure safe and reliable system behavior.
In addition, this version does not include Ethernet connectivity, KL15 or REF features. For comparison, Epec SL8X control unit already provides these capabilities, including functional safety certification, Ethernet interfaces, as well as KL15 and REF features.
Accelerated Time to Market:
Epec offers a set of pre-certified safety libraries and software tools to optimize machine development, helping customers bring their products to market faster and more efficiently.
SM8X is engineered to deliver performance, reliability, and flexibility, making it the perfect solution for advanced control systems in industrial applications.
Virtual Development Tools:
To accelerate development and enable design without the need for physical hardware, the SM8X offers a virtual version of the CODESYS programmable SM8X unit in Epec MultiTool Simulator. MultiTool Simulator streamlines the development process, reduces prototyping costs, and enables faster and automated testing iterations.
Cybersecurity:
- Epec is certified with ISO/IEC 27001, ensuring compliance with international information security standards.
- Customers can utilize Epec control system and software development services, which consider cybersecurity as a key aspect.
- Processor: Versatile 32-bit controller
- Flash memory: 8 Mbyte
- RAM: 1,5 Mbyte
- Non-volatile memory: 16 kbyte
- Customer application size up to 1,8 Mbyte
- CAN: 4
- I/O: 56 (26 inputs + 30 outputs)
- IP class: IP69k
- Temperature range: -40 … + 85 °C, -40 … +185 °F
- Connectors: 2 x LEAVYSEAL 46 pin, 2 x M12 (CAN + Sensor Supply)
- Programming: CODESYS 3.5 (SP19)
- Supported CAN protocols: CANopen, SAEJ1939
- Extensive set of PLCopen libraries
- Diagnostics: 2 x RGB LED, Supply voltage, Unit temperature
| Symbol / Name | Explanation |
| CE | This product complies with the requirements set in the CE Standard. |
| E17 | This product is certified with normal automotive (E17) EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) standards. |
| RoHS2 | This product complies with the RoHS directive (The Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment). |
| EU declaration of conformity | This device is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. EpecSM8XDeclarationOfConformity |
| Ordering code | E300SM8X1-02-DD11 |
| Technical Manual | MAN000815 |
| CAN | 4 |
| M12 Power | 1 (M12 CAN connectors include supply voltage for CAN sensors) |
| Ethernet | 0 |
| Status LED | 2 |
| 5 V REF | 0 |
| 10 V REF | 0 |
| I/O GND | 21 |
| PWM/DO | 30 |
| AI/DI | 16 |
| PI/DI | 10 |
| Wiring harness ID | 1 (1 pin, 5 different IDs) |
| KL15 | 0 |
FINNISH KNOWLEDGE
tested, designed and produced in finland.
Epec control systems are made 100% in Finland. We are a control system expert, specializing in intelligent control systems and information systems for even the most demanding conditions. Epec’s organization and processes have been fine tuned to cooperate with large international customers.
